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Host an ARK: Survival Ascended server on your own PC
Install the GBR app, pick ARK and a map, share the address. Backups, settings and getting friends connected are handled for you.
What your PC needs
Friends join from anywhere
The relay gives your server a public address. No port forwarding, and your home IP stays private.
Settings without config files
Map, difficulty, PvE or PvP, structure decay, cluster transfers and more, with undo.
Backups off your PC
If your PC dies, your world doesn’t. Restore in one click.
Tune your world in the panel
All 33 ARK: Survival Ascended settings have plain labels. Made a change you regret? Roll back to an earlier version.
Questions
Why only on my own PC?
Commercial ASA hosting is licensed exclusively to Nitrado. Running it on hardware you own is allowed, so that’s what GBR supports.
Which maps can I run?
The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration and Extinction. Change the map any time in the settings.
Does my PC have to stay on?
Yes, while people play.
Server details: ports, RAM and every setting
| Ports | 7777/UDP |
|---|---|
| RAM / disk (minimum) | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| Server | Prebuilt dedicated server image |
| Maps | The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration, Extinction |
| Settings file | ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/GameUserSettings.ini |
| Backed up | ShooterGame/Saved |
| Panel actions | Ban, Broadcast, Kick, Save |
Joining and crossplay
The template runs ARK: Survival Ascended’s crossplay dedicated server. Commercial ASA server rental is licensed exclusively to Nitrado, so GBR doesn’t rent ASA servers in its cloud: ARK runs on hardware you own, with GBR providing the panel, backups and relay.
What ports does a ARK: Survival Ascended server use?
7777 UDP. When several servers share one machine, or when the GBR relay is on, the public port can differ; the panel shows the exact address and port players should use.
How much RAM does a ARK: Survival Ascended server need?
GBR's ARK: Survival Ascended template reserves at least 16 GB of RAM and 32 GB of disk. More players, bigger worlds and mods need more.
Can I run a ARK: Survival Ascended server on my own PC?
Yes. Install the GBR app on your own Windows, macOS or Linux machine and deploy ARK: Survival Ascended to it from the same panel. For ARK: Survival Ascended this is the only option GBR offers. With the GBR relay, friends can join even if your internet uses CGNAT.
Are my ARK: Survival Ascended saves backed up?
Yes. Backups cover ShooterGame/Saved and are stored off the server in object storage. Schedule them daily, weekly, monthly or on an interval, take one by hand before big changes, and lock the ones you want to keep.
Which ARK: Survival Ascended settings can I change?
All 33 settings listed on this page, in a visual editor. GBR keeps a history of recent changes so you can roll back.
All ARK: Survival Ascended settings
| Setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Admin Command Logging | Broadcasts in-game administrative commands in chat to all connected players. | false |
| Allow Flyer Carry in PvE | Allows airborne tamed creatures to pick up and carry wild or non-allied dinosaurs in PvE. | false |
| Allow Hit Markers | Shows floating visual indicators when striking an enemy or creature. | true |
| Allow Third Person | Permits players to switch between first-person and third-person camera views. | true |
| Always Allow Structure Pickup | Allows players to pick up placed structures indefinitely without demolition restrictions. | true |
| Auto-Save Interval (Minutes) | Frequency in minutes at which the server automatically saves world and player state. | 15 |
| Day Cycle Speed Scale | Global multiplier adjusting the overall speed of the 24-hour day/night cycle. | 1 |
| Day Time Speed Scale | Multiplier governing the passage speed of daytime hours relative to standard speed. | 1 |
| Difficulty Offset | Base difficulty multiplier governing wild creature level distributions (0.0 to 1.0). | 1 |
| Disable Dino Decay in PvE | Disables unclaiming timers and decay for inactive tamed creatures in PvE mode. | false |
| Disable Structure Decay in PvE | Disables the automatic structure decay and demolition timer on abandoned PvE bases. | false |
| Enable PvP Gamma | Allows players to use client gamma brightness adjustments during PvP sessions. | false |
| Max Players | Maximum number of simultaneous players allowed on the server. | 70 |
| Night Time Speed Scale | Multiplier governing the passage speed of nighttime hours relative to standard speed. | 1 |
| Override Official Difficulty | Sets the maximum wild dino level ceiling (e.g. 5.0 allows wild creatures up to level 150). | 5 |
| Prevent Diseases | Disables all permanent sicknesses and diseases from afflicting players. | false |
| Prevent Download Dinos | Blocks transferring tamed creatures into the server from external cluster servers. | false |
| Prevent Download Items | Blocks downloading items or inventory into the server from external sources or cluster. | false |
| Prevent Download Survivors | Blocks transferring survivor characters into the server from other cluster servers. | false |
| Prevent Upload Dinos | Disallows survivors from uploading tamed creatures to cluster cloud storage. | false |
| Prevent Upload Items | Disallows survivors from uploading items and equipment to cluster cloud storage. | false |
| Prevent Upload Survivors | Disallows survivors from uploading their character data to cluster cloud storage. | false |
| Enable RCON | Enables remote console (RCON) access for external server administration tools. | true |
| RCON Port | TCP port for remote console management and server administration. | 27020 |
| Admin Password | Password for admin commands in-game and for GBR actions over RCON (kick, ban, save, broadcast). Leave blank and GBR generates an easy one for your server. | — |
| Enable Crosshair | Enables an on-screen targeting crosshair for all players. | true |
| Hardcore Mode | When enabled, player death permanently deletes the character and resets progression. | false |
| Active World Map | Select the world map loaded by the dedicated server. Options: The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration, Extinction. | TheIsland_WP |
| PvE Mode | Disables player-versus-player combat and structure damage, enabling cooperative PvE mode. | false |
| Server Password | Password required for players to join the server. Leave blank to keep the server public. | — |
| Show Floating Damage Text | Displays floating damage numbers overhead when inflicting damage on targets. | false |
| Show Player On Map | Displays the player's current position pin on the in-game map. | true |
| Disable Structure Placement Collision | Removes terrain and building clipping restrictions, allowing structures to clip into world geometry. | false |
From GBR’s public ARK: Survival Ascended template, checked 2026-11-08.
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